Coldest Inhabited place

Winter in this Ladakhi valley drops to –40 °C, turning homes, roads and rivers into a silent world of ice. Yet life moves with warmth, resilience and deep connection to the mountains. Here’s how people live, adapt and thrive through months of snow.

These gorgeous pictures of the snow sculpted Dras Valley will make you want to pack your bags and leave for this Himalayan getaway right away !